Best entries in photo contest displayed An exhibition of the best entries in the 2010 Vietnam International Photo contest opened in Hanoi after the prize ceremony on August 1, reports VietnamPlus. The competition was hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) and International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) to mark the 30th FIAP Congress in Hanoi from August 1-8 and to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi. It was the first FIAP Congress in Vietnam. The two main sections of the contest were for best black and white photos and the best photo by a young person. Photographers from 42 nations and territories took part with about 660 entries. Among them, 420 are black and white and 240 were taken by teenagers. Vietnamese photographers won several top prizes, including a gold medal in the black-and-white category, a gold medal for photographers aged between 16-21 and a trophy for under-16-year-olds. … [Read more...] about Best entries in photo contest displayed

Essential role of family honored in photo contest A ceremony to launch a photo contest themed Vietnamese Family Now and Then in Building and Developing the Country was held in Hanoi on Tuesday. This is the first photo contest organized by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition and the Family Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to welcome Vietnam Family Day (June 28) and the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi, reports the Vietnam News Agency. The contest is open to all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 18 and over with a maximum entry of ten photos in color or black and white. There are no restrictions as to the age of the photos but all photos must be taken by one person. All people in the shots must be Vietnamese or overseas Vietnamese. The organizing committee will receive applications from July 19 to 28 at the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition at 38 Cao Ba Quat Street, Hanoi. There are 21 prizes to be awarded … [Read more...] about Essential role of family honored in photo contest

First floating toilet in Vietnam in Can Tho By Duy Ba in Can Tho The first floating toilet in Vietnam, developed by the HCMC University of Architecture, Holcim Vietnam and Petech Corporation, was put into use last Friday at Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho City. Using adobe, an eco-friendly building material, and waste treatment technology Biofast with the closed treatment process, which helps reduce the impact on the water source, the floating toilet has met 50% of standards set by the Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC). This project was also developed to meet the demand of residents as well as tourists at the market. … [Read more...] about First floating toilet in Vietnam in Can Tho